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Andrew Shepherd

Launceston, Australia

Full time happy person.

Interests: travel, movies, reading, photography, mountain biking, social media, bush walking

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Little Blue Lake, just metres off the B82 between...

Little Blue Lake, just metres off the B82 between Derby and Gladstone, is a natural phenomenon resulting from the pioneering mining days of South Mount Cameron and the surrounding areas of the Far North East of Tasmania. Originally a mine... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2018 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Worst blogger ever

Grrr. I just realised I haven't posted to The Smirkonian for an entire year. This will change. I have some great photos from the pst 12 months to share and an exciting overseas adventure coming up later this year. Stand... Continue reading

Posted Jun 10, 2018 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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iPhone selection...

Today I spent a few moments looking back through the photos Id taken on my iPhone over the back 10 months. Here’s a few I picked out and posted to Instagram. A post shared by Andy Shepherd (@smirkstas) onJun 21,... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2017 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Let's get personal... (no not THAT close)

I’m not a fan of Facebook. I find the platform rather annoying. I resisted for many years but peer pressure won over. Most of my friends, particularly at work, were regularly conversing about someone’s post and I’d be in the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 14, 2017 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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The Peloton - Left v Right

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Posted Jun 14, 2017 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Autumn in the vines

This set taken at Marion’s Vineyard in Tasmania’s Tamar Valley. Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2017 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Thanks for pointing out that error Ken. I've corrected it to "early 1900's" as indicated on the original file name.

Commented Apr 26, 2017 on Historical Launceston photo at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Westmorland Falls

Explored the Westmorland Falls track in Tasmania’s Great Western Tiers region just south of Mole Creek. The walk was quite spectacular, however the falls are still showing signs of flood damage from last season. Location and mapping details at the... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2017 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Historical Launceston photo

Found this unusual image of Launceston hidden in my great grandfather’s photo collection. Taken around the early 1900’s, it’s unusual to see an image of this perspective as long lenses were not around in those days. I’m guessing the image... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2017 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Please put me down

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Posted Mar 20, 2017 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Music of the Stars

Carl Sagan's letter to Chuck Berry (circa 1986). Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2017 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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I really look forward to voting in Greeka’s annual photo contest. Such creative photography in a land I like to visit occasionally. This year it seems I’m ineligible to vote. A rule change means I have to upload and be... Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Thanks for the comment Ken. It's certainly was a beautiful day.

Commented Nov 7, 2016 on East Coast Tasmania at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Great Western Tiers

Panorama view of the Great Western Tiers near Mole Creek, Tasmania. Viewed from Engadine, a quiet rural property with a cosy B&B and spectacular views. Located above Mole Creek in the Mersey Hill area. The panorama features the Great Western... Continue reading

Posted Oct 10, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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East Coast Tasmania

In late August Tony and I visited Tasmania’s stunning east coast. The feature of this road trip was Freycinet National Park. The view of Freycinet National Park from Apslawn. On the walking track down to Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park.... Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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West Coast Tasmania

Around late July, Tony and I visited Tasmania’s rugged west coast. An overnight stay in Strahan and a wonderful ride on the West Coast Wilderness Railway following the King River. Lake Rosebery from Mackintosh Bridge, Murchinson Highway, Tasmania Clearing rain... Continue reading

Posted Sep 29, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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He is not of course the first visitor to be electrified by Greek light, to be intoxicated by the white dancing candescence of the sun on a sea with blue sky pouring into it. - Lawrence Durrell, The Greek Islands... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Surfers Paradise holiday

A few weeks back Tony and I stay with our good mate Michael in his Gold Coast apartment. Six days of winter sun. Here are a some photos... Sky point Tower viewing deck Dusk view of the beach taken from... Continue reading

Posted Jul 7, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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The Vintage that never was

Back in June of 2012 I took this photo from the car park at Brady's Lookout in the Tamar Valley. At the time there was a volcanic ash cloud circling the planet’s lower hemisphere, originating from Chile's Puyehue volcano. I... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Archers Knob Walk - Narawntapu NP

Narawntapu National Park is rich in both Aboriginal and European history and has an abundance of bird and mammal life. The 2 hour return walk to Archers Knob begins from a track which runs between the lagoon and Bakers Beach.Towards... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Tasmania Zoo is located approximately 18km from Launceston. Situated on 900 acres (360 ha) of old growth native bushland, it is home to the state's largest collection of native and exotic animals. Exhibits include Tasmanian devils, wombats, quolls, emus, koalas,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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My favourite band, Nada Surf release their new album this week. So excited! Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Pine Lake - Central Plateau Conservation Area, Tasmania Pine Lake is easily accessible via a 400m boardwalk, located on the Highland Lakes Road (A5) about 33km south of Deloraine. The Pine Lake walk offers a rare opportunity to get close... Continue reading

Posted Feb 10, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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Narawntapu National Park

Narawntapu National Park became the first Tasmanian park to revert to an Aboriginal name. Narawntapu is the Aboriginal name given to the Badger Head and West Head area within the park. Rich in both Indigenous and European heritage, Narawntapu offers... Continue reading

Posted Jan 13, 2016 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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A sure sign of “must do better” my highest rating photo on Flickr for 2015 was this sweep-pan of Entally House at Hadspen taken on my iPhone. It’s #56 of my all time popularity. Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2015 at The Smirkonian Sightseer

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